Production
Predicting tool wear for process security
A study by China’s Beihang University in the International Journal of Production Research directly links predictive maintenance with the quality of products. But, how can manufacturers combine this predictiveness and excellence in their steel turning operations with fewer workers on the shop floor, or in unmanned production? Here, Rolf Olofsson, Product Manager at Sandvik Coromant, has explained why the right tooling, pl...
How to maintain your seals during periods of no use
It is vital to check your seals constantly whether the machinery is being used or not. Especially during periods of no use, this is the perfect time to check your seals for any signs of damage and wear that you may need to address. It’s important to do this as seal failures can lead to equipment problems which may be detrimental to your equipment and business.
Partnership for automated hygienic workwear management
Polytex has signed its first distribution agreement in Britain with Renwear, which has already provided a Polytex automated hygienic workwear management solution to a large meat processing plant in the London region.
What technology goes into making jewellery?
Similar to most industries, technology has played its part in improving the efficiency of the jewellery design and manufacturing process. But which types of specific technology have transformed the sector?
Ultimaker presents the Ultimaker Transformation Summit
Ultimaker organises the Ultimaker Transformation Summit. This free online summit, being held 20th-23rd April, will feature vision keynotes, product launches, and demonstrations. A fully customised, interactive showroom brings the Ultimaker ecosystem to life.
Products expected to fail without liquid protection
Five in every six (83%) manufacturers would expect their electronic products to fail within a year without liquid protection, with accidental submersion and spills seen as the two biggest risks to causing liquid damage to products, according to a research study carried out by liquid protection solutions provider P2i.
Investing in adhesives: considerations for ROI
One of the major considerations when specifying an adhesive is how quickly it will deliver return on investment (ROI), a metric that is affected by a variety of tangible and intangible factors. Here Matthew Baseley, Technical Sales Executive at adhesives specialist Intertronics, has explained the considerations that determine return on investment (ROI) in an adhesives process.
New season of Talking Additive Podcast launched
Talking Additive, the 3D printing podcast exploring the impact of additive manufacturing, has launched season 3 today. The third season kicks off with Jürgen von Hollen, CEO at Ultimaker on the need for local additive manufacturing at times where markets are constantly adapting, and global supply chains are failing. Furthermore, customers and allies share first-h...
Wafer-scale production of graphene-based photonic devices
Our world needs reliable telecommunications more than ever before. However, classic devices have limitations in terms of size and cost and, especially, power consumption that is directly related to greenhouse emissions. Here, Francesco Bonaccorso, Deputy Head of Innovation of the Graphene Flagship, explains how a new technology could change this - and also transform the future of broadband.
Practical testing for a productive process
Up front evaluation of the performance of materials and equipment for a manufacturing process to establish how they will perform in the real world can greatly reduce the risk of problems later down the line. One of the steppingstones to productivity is a simple, efficient and error free process when first setting up the production. Here Kevin Cook, Technical Manager at adhesives specialist Intertronics, has discussed how practical testing c...